Two groups in the Macedon Ranges have benefited in the latest round of the Qantas Regional Grants Program.
Across Australia, nearly 50 community groups received a grant, sharing in $2 million worth of funding, flights and marketing support.
Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network received a grant to launch the first specialist kangaroo rescue training program in the Ranges.
This will go towards training more volunteers, providing essential rescue equipment, and strengthening the group’s ability to respond to the growing challenge of wildlife roadstrike in the Macedon Ranges.
Clarkefield CFA has also received funding to purchase equipment to identify areas of fire that may still be burning but can’t be seen.
QantasLink chief executive officer Rachel Yangoyan said the grants program continues to highlight the importance of community groups across the country.
“We were blown away by the number of applications this year, which shows just how many incredible organisations are out there, often quietly making a huge difference in their communities,” she said.
“It made the judging process tougher, but it also made us more proud to support this year’s recipients, who are doing inspiring work across the country.”
Now in its fourth year, Qantas’ Regional Grants program has awarded $7 million in grants to nearly 130 not-for-profit groups and projects, helping them deliver frontline services and build stronger communities across regional Australia.
